Carbohydrate Counting

What is carbohydrate counting?

Carbohydrate counting is a way to keep track of the carbohydrates in food and gain control of blood sugar. With some practice, the amount of insulin needed can be determined by figuring out the amount of carbohydrates in a meal.

Who is a candidate for carbohydrate counting?

Anyone using Humalog/rapid actin insulin, which is injected at the time of eating. This may vary with each individual.

Anyone using an insulin pump.

Anyone whose blood sugar levels are not within normal range with current eating patterns.